Apple Pie Braid

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Melt margarine in large skillet on medium-high heat.
3. 3
   Add sugar and apples; cook 8 to 10 min.
4. 4
   or until apples are softened and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.
5. 5
   Divide dough for Cheddar Pie Crust in half; place half the dough on lightly floured surface.
6. 6
   Roll into 12x10-inch rectangle.
7. 7
   Spread half the cream cheese product down centre of pastry; then spoon half the apple mixture over cream cheese.
8. 8
   Use sharp knife to cut pastry on both sides of apple mixture into 1-inch-wide strips; fold alternately over apple mixture to resemble braid.
9. 9
   Fold over pastry at both ends of braid; press into braided pastry to seal.
10. 10
    Repeat with remaining ingredients to make second braid.
11. 11
    Place braids on large parchment-covered rimmed baking sheet.
12. 12
    Bake 25 to 30 min.
13. 13
    or until golden brown.
14. 14
    Transfer to wire racks; cool slightly.